Welcome to the N.H.K (TV) Reviews
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| Title(s): |
Welcome to the N.H.K
N.H.K. ni Yōkoso |
| Creator: |
Gonzo
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| Genres: |
Comedy,
Romance
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| Age Group: |
All Ages (Nothing objectionable) |
| Vintage: |
July 9, 2007 |
| Status: |
Completed |
| Summary: |
Welcome to the N.H.K. revolves around the lives of several young-adults all living in or around the city of Tokyo. Many different lifestyles are shown though most of the time the story focuses on the concepts of being a hikikomori, anime otaku, and having most of the characters experience intense feelings of depression and loneliness.
The main protagonist is Tatsuhiro Satō, a university dropout entering his fourth year of unemployment. He leads a reclusive life as a hikikomori, ultimately coming to the conclusion that this happened due to some sort of conspiracy. One day just when his life seems entirely unchanging, he meets Misaki Nakahara, a mysterious girl who claims to be able to cure Tatsuhiro of his hikikomori ways. She presents him with a contract basically outlining that once a day they would meet in the evening in a local park where Misaki would lecture to Tatsuhiro in an effort to rid him of his lifestyle. During these outings, many subjects are discussed, though they almost always pertain in some way to psychology or psychoanalysis. One of their first meetings in fact deals with interpreting Tatsuhiro's recent dreams. Both Tatsuhiro and Misaki, however, have a tendency of over-doing things, such as hiding the truth, especially from each other and themselves. Despite Misaki's offer and pressing attempts at salvation, it is Tatsuhiro's neighbor and high school friend, Kaoru Yamazaki, who Tatsuhiro often turns to in moments of need and support. Also, despite his own idiosyncrasies, Yamazaki is one of the more stable characters in the story.
The novel also regularly mentions drug use by the main character, and later, his friend, Yamazaki. This element of the story is downplayed in the manga, and left out of the story altogether in the anime (with the exception of Hitomi). This is likely due to several reasons, including a more public-friendly rating, as well as ultimately being unneeded for the progression of the plot. |
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Reviews
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A true slice of life
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
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This was truly an excellent and insightful anime, which looks at the difficult side of life. I believe 'Welcome to the Nhk' Provokes feelings of empathy as it closely relates to those in society. The journey of the main character- Satou we can relate to, living the life of a Hikikimori and someone with no hopes in his future. You can see his character grow, and eventually understand the perspective of people such as them, rather than judge you begin to understand.
The ending was a bit over dramatic, but it finishes the series nicely. There is lots of humour and moments affecting your own sanity, but this anime is such a treasure, with many memorable moments, good laughs and really hammers into your consciousness.
The animation is pretty resonable, but sometimes the drawings are a bit vague. Misaki's character design is simple and wonderful. There aren't characters with weird coloured hair and eyes, so in a way i think it further creates that atmosphere of a slice of life anime.
I recommend this anime, and it'll show you a different perspective of life- and how life won't simply go your way :)
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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